"Don't be used by angry and disgruntled people to tarnish the names of our leaders" - says the SACP in the Eastern Cape Province
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Eastern has noted the reports about Cde Phumulo Masualle, MEC of Planning and Treasury, ANC Provincial Chairperson and the SACP Central Committee member in the Sunday Times and the Daily Dispatch (see here).
The newspapers alleged that the Department deposited the amount of R250 000 into the private account of Cde Masualle trying to project him as corrupt, we are happy that the matter was clarified and that his name was cleared as we know him to be incorruptible. It was clarified that the money was deposited into his account without his prior approval and he refused to use it but insisted it be recalled.
We wish many leaders in government and political organizations can draw some lessons from the actions of Cde Masualle and not be tempted by the money. His actions has shown him as an epitome of great leadership as he put people he serve before himself.
We are quite disappointed with how the daily dispatch is perpetually reporting the matter concerning Cde Phumulo Masualle. The newspaper even though clarified by the Spokesperson of the MEC, Mr. Mzolisi Blouw on the matter (as reported on the 12.05.2014edition), they continue with their attempts to tarnish the name of Cde Phumulo Masualle. They continue even though they cannot point any wrong doing from his side as if they have a master to please.
It is mind boggling that the newspapers is trying very hard to drag his name into the mud when the discussion on Premiership of the Eastern Cape Province have ensued. This they may deliberately do because they know that even beyond the ANC led alliance the Province is unified behind his name as the proposed Premier, as the province continues to improve under his leadership.